Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

PHYS 220 Introductory Physics I

(4 lecture, 3 laboratory) First semester of algebra-based physics. Areas covered are classical mechanics and heat. A solid understanding of algebra, geometry and trigonometry is necessary to pass this course.
5

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: PHYS 220 and PHYS 240

Course Attribute

LAS1-Natural &Physical Science and LASL-Natural&Physi Science LAB and GT Natural & Phys Science Lab

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

PHYS 221 Introductory Physics II

(4 lecture, 3 laboratory) Second semester of algebra-based physics. Areas covered are waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. A solid understanding of algebra, geometry and trigonometry is necessary to pass this course.
5

Prerequisites

PHYS 220 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

PHYS 240 General Physics I

(4 lecture, 3 laboratory) First semester of calculus-based introductory physics. Areas covered are classical mechanics and heat. A solid understanding of algebra, geometry and trigonometry is necessary to pass this course.
5

Prerequisites

Concurrent Prerequisite MATH 131 with a minimum grade of D-

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: PHYS 240 and PHYS 220

Course Attribute

LAS1-Natural &Physical Science and LASL-Natural&Physi Science LAB and GT Natural & Phys Science Lab

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

PHYS 241 General Physics II

(4 lecture, 3 laboratory) Second semester of calculus-based introductory physics. Areas covered are waves, sound, light, electricity and magnetism. A solid understanding of algebra, geometry and trigonometry is necessary to pass this course.
5

Prerequisites

(PHYS 240 and Concurrent Prerequisite MATH 132 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required